Multiplying question..

[cjworkman]

I got a small rock with 4 little polyps on it. I've had it for about 2 months now.
They look very healthy and are fully opened up and look good, but they have not split/multiplied at all.
How long will it take for 4 polyps to start growing into a colony?

 

[detguy313]

this depends alot on your tank..what might grow for one might not grow well in another tank..but you have to be patient the only thing that happens quick in a tank is a bad problem..some polyps are very slow growers and there alot of factors like lighting, flow, and nutrients that can determine how fast one can grow

 

[cjworkman]

Thanks for the reply.
I think at first my lighting was too strong since I got the frag from the LFS and they were under fairly weak lighting. A few of the polyps didn't make it.
The other 4 have been doing good for awhile now, I was just surprised I haven't seen at least 1 other polyp by now.
But I guess i'll give it time and let them do their thing.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

What kind of zoa is it?

 

[cjworkman]

Originally Posted by rebelprettyboy
http:///forum/post/2676726
What kind of zoa is it?
I have no idea. I got them at the LFS, which I rarely do because most of what they have is healthy but not very vibrantly colored. But these were the first thing i've seen there that really struck me.
i'll try to take a picture tomorrow.